Shatter Me

Had he poisoned me? I did as he said because my lids were too heavy to do otherwise, but not before noticing the wisp of a malevolent gleam cross his features.

It won't be long now, Snow whispered through the dark.

I know, I responded, letting the anger evaporate into an overwhelming sadness. I didn't know how, but Gabriel intended to kill me, and he found a way. At that moment, I understood whose blood would seal the gem. It would be Gabriel's. I didn't know how it would happen, but without a doubt, it would. I didn't believe Gabriel could betray me. It seems my arrogance has gotten the best of me.

I'm sorry, Silindra, Snow said.

***

"Oh, man. I can't believe Professor Pops and the guys talked me into this," Daniel said.

Daniel! He wasn't dead.

A chayot had stabbed him at my birthday party.

His blood had been everywhere.

But he was alive, and I was so happy.

Relief rushed through me, and I wondered if perhaps he was a supernatural as well.

"They're confident one of us is your